Glass Shower Doors

Shower doors are normally made of glass to add light and openness in an otherwise small bathing space.
Glass shower doors are available in a variety of finishes. Almost all frameless shower doors are custom fitted for the space. The best time to measure for a shower door installation is after all the tile has been set, as custom-cut glass enclosures are tempered and cannot be cut, ground, or reshaped in any way. Planning your project and considering all the options before starting work, however, can help you save time and money.
There are a number of considerations that need to be made when choosing a glass shower enclosure. First, you must choose the overall design of the glass shower door. Available options include swing or bypass doors, sliding doors, pivot doors, pivot doors with headers, steam-fit shower doors, and more. You should choose the design before beginning the project.
Next, you must choose the thickness of the glass. Thinner glass needs to be framed in aluminum excursion to help maintain the stability of the glass. Heavy glass shower doors do not need the added stability, and can be used completely frameless.
Now it's time to must choose the type of glass to be used in the shower doors. Options include clear glass, acid-etched glass, frosted glass, rain glass, storm glass, tinted glass, glacier glass, bubble glass, patterned glass, ultra-clear glass, bronze glass, gray glass, and more.
Finally, you must choose the hardware to be used on the glass (i.e. shower door handle, shower door hinges, clips, towel bars, towel hook, header, etc.). Hardware finishes to consider include chrome, brushed nickel, brass, oil-rubbed bronze, satin chrome, gold plate, antique brass, brushed bronze, and many more. Choosing the right finish is essential in ensuring coordination of the shower enclosure with the rest of the bathroom space.
Dulles Glass and Mirror offers a comprehensive, straightforward warranty on all glass shower doors sold and installed by our technicians for a two years. Please click on the link to find more information about our warranty statements.
Here at Dulles Glass and Mirror, we make every effort to make sure that the purchase and installation of your shower enclosure is a satisfying, enjoyable process. Getting started is easy: just browse our website for ideas. You're always welcome to call us with any questions or concerns.
Updating your bath and upgrading your lifestyle is easy with a luxurious, custom-framed or frameless shower enclosure from Dulles Glass and Mirror.
With multiple glass shower doors and glass shower enclosures on display, we can help you choose the right product in no time. Our glass shower doors showroom in Manassas Virginia and glass shower doors showroom in Silver Spring Maryland are not only considered the largest but also the most modern showrooms in the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC area. From our large selection of patterned glass, you'll create a shower enclosure as unique as yourself.
With over 17 different finishes and colors to choose from, you will be sure to find the right product that suits your taste and complements your decor. And to help make your decision easier, we've added one of the most sophisticated software packages on the market, giving us the ability to draw the blueprints and produce a 3-D image of the enclosure prior to installation.
Shower Enclosures
There are two main categories of shower enclosures:
There are many factors involved in choosing the right enclosure, including the size of the project, the space, design, budget, and, last but not least, how you want it to look and feel. But don't worryandmdash;it's our goal to make this experience fun, instead of a chore! We'll help you transform your bathroom into a haven of relaxation and blissful solitude - a retreat from which you will emerge soothed, refreshed, and energized. Sound intriguing? Lets get started...call Dulles Glass and Mirror for your free, no-obligation estimate today, or simply request a quote.
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Glass 101
- What is the difference between 3/8 inch thick frameless shower glass and 1/2 inch thick frameless shower glass?
- What is tempered shower glass?
- Which glass styles can I choose for a frameless shower door?
- What's the difference between low-iron and clear glass styles?
- What's the difference between acid-etched glass and sandblasted glass?
- What is glass fabrication?
- What is glass glazing?
- What is a frameless glass shower transom?
- What is a mickey mouse cutout and why is it used in frameless glass shower doors?
- Why does my frameless shower glass have notches?
Hardware 101
- Why is choosing a hinge type for my frameless shower door so important?
- What's the difference between a pivot hinge and a side-mount hinge?
- Is a pivot hinge shower door less expensive than a side-mount hinge shower door?
- What are the specs for side hinges?
- What are the specs for pivot-mount hinges?
- Why is choosing connecting hardware for my frameless shower door so important?
- What are U-channels and how are these used for frameless showers?
- What are the specs for U-channels?
- When are metal clips used in a frameless shower?
- What are the specs for metal clips?
Design 101
- What is the difference between a framed and frameless shower?
- Will a frameless shower improve my bathroom or home value?
- What's universal design and how does it relate to frameless glass showers?
- What's an inline frameless shower?
- What is a neo angle shower?
- What other frameless shower styles are available?
- Do frameless shower enclosures come in standard sizes?
- What hardware styles and color finishes are available for my frameless shower?
- What styles and color finishes are available for frameless shower accessories?
- Doesn't a shower header ruin my frameless look?
Anatomy of a Frameless Shower
- What is the difference between standard and heavy glass showers?
- What components go into planning my frameless shower design?
- What is a return panel?
- What is a shower sweep and do I need one for my frameless shower door?
- What's the difference between a grab bar and a towel bar?
- Can you install my frameless shower door to swing in if I don't have room outside my shower or bath area for the shower to open out?
- Why do I need a header over my frameless shower door?
Assessing Your Space
- Can you design a frameless shower that doesn't leak?
- Will Dulles Glass and Mirror break down my existing shower and bathroom structures to install my frameless shower upgrade?
- How do you install frameless shower doors and glass panels if the walls, floor or ceiling aren't plumb?
- What if my shower wall is dramatically out of plumb?
Getting Started
- What's the ordering process for my frameless shower door?
- Which frameless showers would you NOT recommend for self-installation?
- Can I get an estimate before you come out?
- How can I find fast answers to common ordering and installation questions?
- Why do frameless shower estimates vary among companies? Sometimes, a lot!
- Will the price quote for my frameless shower door be the final project cost?
What to Expect
- Will my frameless shower door come with a warranty?
- How long will it take for you to measure for my frameless shower and what can I expect?
- How long will it take to manufacture my frameless glass shower door?
- What is the manufacturing process for glass showers?
- How long will it take to install my frameless shower door and what can I expect?
Care and Maintenance
- Can I protect my glass shower door from water spots and clouding?
- How do I maintain and care for my frameless shower door?
- Do I have to use your after-care products to clean my frameless shower?
- Do you offer automatic shipping for shower after-care products?
- How do I clean my bottom shower sweep and the side vinyl seal around my frameless shower door, and how often will I need to clean these?
- Can I remove the clear vinyl seals and the shower sweep that fit around my frameless shower door?
- How long will my vinyl seal and protective shower sweep last?
- Will you replace my shower glass if it becomes corroded, stained or scratched?
- How do I make a claim on my frameless shower warranty covereage?















































































